In this session, Renee Hobbs
introduced how various "new literacies" are conceptualized, including
visual literacy, media literacy, ICT literacy and critical literacy.
She examined the relationship between tool competence and critical
thinking skills. Using the introductory clip from Beyond Beats and Rhymes,
Hobbs led the group in sharing how each of us are "conflicted fans"
with love/hate relationships towards popular culture and information
technology consumption and participation.